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JEFFSelects: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Outbreak Alerts | Major
Subject Gateways | Human-to-Human | Food
& Water Borne
Animal & Vector Borne | Bioterrorism
| Publications
Human-to-Human Transmission
Diseases transmitted by direct human contact (self infection or cross
contamination) via airborne droplets, blood, or sexual contact include:
Chlamydia | Gonorrhea
| Helicobacter Pylori | Hepatitis
(General) | Hepatitis A | Hepatitis
B
Hepatitis C | Herpes Simplex Virus
| HIV/AIDS * | Influenza
| Meningococcal Infection | Noroviruses
*
Pertussis | Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome | Syphilis | Tuberculosis
| Additional Resources
(* resources listed on another JeffSelects page)
Chlamydia
- Current
Fact Sheets: Chlamydia (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors
of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet on chlamydia.
- Chlamydia
(Philadelphia Dept. Public Health) [PDF]
This is a public health information fact sheet on chlamydia.
- Communicable
Diseases Service Manual: Chlamydial Genital Infection (Chlamydia
Trachomatis) (NJ Dept. Health & Senior Services) [PDF]
This site contains professional level diagnosis and treatment information
on chlamydia, in addition to reporting information specific to the
state of New Jersey.
- MEDLINEplus:
Chlamydia Infections (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information on chlamydia. Most of the sites are either
government or professional organization resources.
- STD
Facts & Information: Chlamydia (CDC)
This site links to professional and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information on chlamydia.
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Gonorrhea
- Gonorrhea
(Neisseria Gonorrhoeae) (NJ Dept. Health & Senior Services)
[PDF]
This site contains professional level diagnosis and treatment information
about gonorrhea, in addition to reporting information specific to
the state of New Jersey.
- Gonococcal
Infection (Philadelphia Dept. Public Health) [PDF]
This is a public health information fact sheet about gonorrhea.
- MEDLINEplus:
Gonorrhea (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information about gonorrhea. Most of the sites are
either government or professional organization resources.
- STD
Facts & Information: Gonorrhea (CDC)
This site links to professional and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information about gonorrhea.
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Helicobacter Pylori
- Helicobacter
Pylori (PA Dept. Health)
This is a public health information fact sheet on Helicobacter pylori.
- Helicobacter
Pylori Infections (H. Pylori) (CDC)
Technical information about Helicobacter pylori is found on this site,
in addition to links to general information and additional printed
and electronic publications.
- MEDLINEplus:
Peptic Ulcer (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information on peptic ulcers, which includes Helicobacter
pylori information. Also included are links to public health information
on Helicobacter pylori and peptic ulcers. Most of the sites are either
government or professional organization resources.
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Hepatitis (General Information)
- Hepatitis
(WHO)
Links to information about hepatitis A, B, C, and E are available
here, in addition to vaccine safety and research information.
- MEDLINEplus:
Hepatitis (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information about hepatitis. Most of the sites are
either government or professional organization resources.
- Viral
Hepatitis (CDC)
This site includes information about all forms of viral hepatitis
(A, B, C, D, and E). Each virus type has it's own page that provides
an overview along with links to professional fact sheets, exposure
guidelines, patient education materials, statistical information,
and immunization information (when applicable).
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Hepatitis A
- Current
Fact Sheets: Hepatitis A (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors
of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet about hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis
A (PA Dept. Health)
This is a public health information fact sheet. Information about
hepatitis
A. vaccine information is also available.
- Hepatitis
A (Philadelphia Dept. Public Health) [PDF]
This is a public health information fact sheet about hepatitis A.
- MEDLINEplus:
Hepatitis A (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information about hepatitis A. Most of the sites
are either government or professional organization resources.
- What
You Should Know About…Hepatitis A (NJ Dept. Health &
Senior Services)
This is a public health information fact sheet on hepatitis A.
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Hepatitis B
- Current
Fact Sheets: Hepatitis B (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors
of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet about hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis
B (Philadelphia Dept. Public Health) [PDF]
This is a public health information fact sheet about hepatitis B.
- MEDLINEplus:
Hepatitis B (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information about hepatitis B. Most of the sites
are either government or professional organization resources.
- What
You Should Know About…Hepatitis B (NJ Dept. Health &
Senior Services)
This is a public health information fact sheet about hepatitis B.
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Hepatitis C
- Current
Fact Sheets: Hepatitis C (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors
of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet on hepatitis C.
- Hepatitis
C (PA Dept. Health)
This is a public health information fact sheet on hepatitis C.
- Hepatitis
C (Philadelphia Dept. Public Health) [PDF]
This is a public health information fact sheet on hepatitis C.
- MEDLINEplus:
Hepatitis C (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information on hepatitis C. Most of the sites are
either government or professional organization resources.
- What
You Should Know About…Hepatitis C (NJ Dept. Health &
Senior Services)
This is a public health information fact sheet on hepatitis C.
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Herpes Simplex Virus, HSV (Genital Herpes)
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Influenza (Flu)
- Avian Influenza
(bird flu)
A separate section of JEFFSelects offers resources on bird flu.
- Flu
Facts (Montgomery County Health Dept.)
This is a public health information fact sheet on influenza. It includes
information about current influenza strains and vaccination, identification
of symptoms, and population groups at high risk. Updated annually.
- Current
Fact Sheets: Influenza (Directors of Health Promotion and Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet on influenza.
- FluNet:
Global Influenza Programme (World Health Organization)
This site tracts the annual progression of influenza worldwide, regionally,
and by country. Through the WHO's Communicable Disease Global Atlas,
access interactive maps and standardized data on the progression of
influenza worldwide, regionally and by country.
- Focus
on Flu: Get the Latest on Influenza (PA Dept. Health)
Pennsylvania's public health information page on influenza.
- Immunize.
Every Size. Delaware's Flu Page (DE Dept. Health & Social
Services)
This is a public health information resource on influenza. Information
about the state's vaccination program is also included.
- Influenza (CDC)
This is a public health information resource on influenza. Also included
are health care provider specific information and an FAQ page about
the virus.
- Influenza
(World Health Organization)
A gateway to WHO's activities, reports, news and fact sheets about
influenza.
- Influenza:
Frequently Asked Questions About the Flu and Flu Shots (NJ Dept.
Health & Senior Services)
This is a public health information resource on influenza. Information
about the state's vaccination program is also included.
- MedlinePlus:
Influenza (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information about influenza. Most of the sites are
either government or professional organization resources.
- New
Jersey's Active Influenza Reports (weekly reports) (New Jersey
Dept. of Health and Senior Services)
This is a weekly report of voluntarily reported influenza activity
in the state. It mostly focuses on reported cases in schools, nursing
homes, and hospital emergency rooms.
- Pandemic Flu
(U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Provides information on influenza and avian influenza from across
government agencies. In the event of a pandemic, this will be the
authoritative site for U.S. government information.
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Meningococcal Infection
- Current
Fact Sheets: Viral Meningitis (Assoc. State & Territorial
Directors of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet about viral meningitis.
- MEDLINEplus:
Meningitis (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information on meningitis. Most of the sites are
either government or professional organization resources.
- Meningococcal
Disease (CDC)
Technical information about meningococcal disease is found on this
site, in addition to links to general information and additional printed
and electronic publications.
- Meningococcal
Disease (WHO)
This site provides public health information about meningococcal disease,
along with international outbreak alerts and epidemiology information.
The focus of this page is to cover areas subject to massive outbreaks
and international control of the disease.
- Meningococcal
Disease (PA Dept. Health)
This is a public health information fact sheet on meningococcal disease.
- Meningococcal
Disease (Philadelphia Dept. Public Health) [PDF]
This is a public health information fact sheet about meningococcal
Infections.
- Meningococcal
Infection, Invasive (Neisseria Meningitidis) (NJ Dept. Health
& Senior Services) [PDF]
This site contains professional level diagnosis and treatment information
on meningococcal infections, in addition to reporting information
specific to the state of New Jersey.
- Meningococcal
Meningitis (WHO)
This is a public health information fact sheet about meningococcal
meningitis.
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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Pertussis
(CDC)
This site provides clinical information about pertussis, in additon
to linking to vaccine information.
- Pertussis
(WHO)
This page provides a link to the WHO Infectious Diseases Index, and
provides vaccination information.
- Pertussis
(Whooping Cough) (PA Dept. of Health)
This is a public health fact sheet about pertussis.
- What
You Should Know About… Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (NJ Dept.
Health & Senior Services)
This is a public health fact sheet about pertussis.
- Whooping
Cough (NLM)
This site provides links to clinical and public health level information.
Most of the sites are either government or professional organization
resources.
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- MEDLINEplus:
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, SARS (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information on SARS. Most of the sites are either
government or professional organization resources.
- SARS:
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Health Canada)
This site provides highly detailed information about SARS for health
care professionals. It also provides general information to the public
on this epidemic, including travel advisories pertinent to Canada.
SARS information is also provided from French
version of Health Canada; Santé Canada.
- Severe
Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Fact Sheet (PA Dept. Health)
This is a public health information fact sheet on Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome.
- Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome: SARS (CDC)
This site provides information for clinicians, patients & close
contacts, schools & colleges, travelers, Americans living abroad,
the workplace, and public health lawyers. Diagnostic and exposure
related information is provided, in addition to patient transport
and quarantine guidelines for SARS.
- Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome: SARS (WHO)
This site follows in the international outbreak of SARS, including
regional outbreak alerts, disease tracking, and international statistics
on suspected cases.
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Syphilis
- Current
Facts Sheets: Syphilis (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors
of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet on syphilis.
- MEDLINEplus:
Syphilis (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information. Most of the sites are either government
or professional organization resources.
- STD
Facts & Information: Syphilis (CDC)
This site links to professional and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information.
- Syphilis
(Treponema Pallidum) (NJ Dept. Health & Senior Services) [PDF]
This site contains professional level diagnosis and treatment information,
in addition to reporting information specific to the state of New
Jersey.
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Tuberculosis
- Current
Fact Sheets: Tuberculosis (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors
of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet about TB.
- MEDLINEplus:
Tuberculosis (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition
to public health information. Most of the sites are either government
or professional organization resources.
- Questions
and Answers about TB (CDC)
A fact sheet of basic information, aimed at the general public.
- Tuberculosis
(WHO)
This site provides a public health fact sheet and other information
related to tuberculosis. Also included are links to information from
WHO affiliates on stopping the spread of TB.
- Tuberculosis:
Screening and Treatment (PA Dept. Health)
This site provides information on Pennsylvania's TB screening program
and services available to infected residents. Additionally, the state's
annual reports on the disease are available, starting with 1999, along
with links to external TB resources.
- Tuberculosis
(TB) Control (Philadelphia Dept. Public Health) [PDF]
This is a public health information fact sheet about tuberculosis.
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